Latest news from Argonne National Laboratory on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/argonne-releases-aurora-exascale-supercomputer-to-researchers-enabling-accelerated-science/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-releases-aurora-exascale-supercomputer-to-researchers-enabling-accelerated-science/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:00:25 EST With its Aurora exascale supercomputer, Argonne National Laboratory is providing researchers with a powerful tool to accelerate discoveries across many fields, including biology, chemistry and AI for science. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/mining-the-dark-sky-with-the-aurora-exascale-supercomputer/?sc=rsin /articles/mining-the-dark-sky-with-the-aurora-exascale-supercomputer/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:25:04 EST As part of the Aurora Early Science Program, an Argonne team is using the lab's new Aurora exascale supercomputer and AI tools to perform simulations of the universe that aim to shed light on dark matter and dark energy. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/orchestrating-the-nanoscale-exploring-light-and-matter-for-quantum-science/?sc=rsin /articles/orchestrating-the-nanoscale-exploring-light-and-matter-for-quantum-science/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:45:47 EST As part of the Q-NEXT quantum research center, Randall Goldsmith of the University of Wisconsin-Madison studies the interplay of light and matter, harnessing it for quantum information technologies. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/scientists-give-big-boost-to-signals-from-tin-based-qubits/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-give-big-boost-to-signals-from-tin-based-qubits/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:30:04 EST Stanford collaborators at the Q-NEXT quantum center amp up the signal from tin atoms embedded in diamond, opening possibilities for quantum networking. Q-NEXT is a U.S. Department of Energy quantum center led by DOE's Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/metastable-marvel-x-rays-illuminate-an-exotic-material-transformation/?sc=rsin /articles/metastable-marvel-x-rays-illuminate-an-exotic-material-transformation/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:55:46 EST A team of scientists investigate an exotic, light-induced phase transformation within a material using advanced X-ray and laser capabilities. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/argonne-team-delivers-a-100x-speedup-of-genetic-data-analysis-from-the-million-veteran-program/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-team-delivers-a-100x-speedup-of-genetic-data-analysis-from-the-million-veteran-program/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:15:32 EST Computer scientists from Argonne National Laboratory enabled a 100x speedup in the analysis of genetic associations that may be causal in disease formation using the world's most diverse genetic biobank, the VA's Million Veteran Program (MVP). Argonne National Laboratory /articles/argonne-s-nuclear-energy-research-drives-innovation-in-gen-iv-reactor-safety-and-efficiency/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-s-nuclear-energy-research-drives-innovation-in-gen-iv-reactor-safety-and-efficiency/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:30:22 EST The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory is advancing next-generation nuclear energy through state-of-the-art research in sodium-cooled fast reactors. Argonne's METL facility and experiments like THETA support safer, more efficient energy solutions to meet global demands. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/argonne-and-the-electronics-and-telecommunications-research-institute-partner-to-advance-silicon-sensor-research/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-and-the-electronics-and-telecommunications-research-institute-partner-to-advance-silicon-sensor-research/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:45:58 EST Argonne National Laboratory and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, a Republic of Korea national laboratory, sign memorandum of understanding to advance silicon sensor research for the future Electron-Ion Collider. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/unlocking-the-potential-of-lithium-sulfur-batteries/?sc=rsin /articles/unlocking-the-potential-of-lithium-sulfur-batteries/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:50:28 EST Argonne researchers have developed a new class of electrolyte additives for lithium-sulfur batteries, improving battery performance by suppressing the unwanted migration of polysulfide ions and reducing the uneven distribution and occurrence of chemical reactions within the system. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/international-team-analyzes-the-universe-s-first-light-at-south-pole-telescope/?sc=rsin /articles/international-team-analyzes-the-universe-s-first-light-at-south-pole-telescope/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:05:13 EST Researchers have analyzed polarized light data from the South Pole Telescope, revealing insights into the early universe. Their findings refine models of cosmic evolution and address the "Hubble tension" in cosmology. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/argonne-to-lead-two-microelectronics-research-projects-under-u-s-department-of-energy-initiative/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-to-lead-two-microelectronics-research-projects-under-u-s-department-of-energy-initiative/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:05:11 EST Argonne National Laboratory has received funding for two projects that will advance microelectronics under a Department of Energy research centers initiative. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/empowering-change-argonne-hosts-women-energy-leaders-training-program/?sc=rsin /articles/empowering-change-argonne-hosts-women-energy-leaders-training-program/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:24 EST Argonne National Laboratory recently hosted the Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders (CSWEL) training program, part of the Net Zero World Initiative. The program equips women from around the world with knowledge and tools to advance sustainable energy solutions. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/snapshots-of-urban-climate-science/?sc=rsin /articles/snapshots-of-urban-climate-science/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:45:53 EST Research from the heart of Chicago is helping scientists get a better picture of heat islands and air quality. The data will help homeowners and businesses strategize for energy security and climate resilience. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/argonne-physicist-receives-feynman-prize-for-excellence-in-nanotechnology-experimentation/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-physicist-receives-feynman-prize-for-excellence-in-nanotechnology-experimentation/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:21 EST The Foresight Institute is recognizing Argonne Physicist Saw Wai Hla with the 2024 Feynman Prize for his research on molecular machines and motors, atomically precise rotation of rare-earth complexes and analysis of a single atom with X-rays. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/argonne-training-series-helps-prepare-a-new-generation-of-ai-ready-researchers/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-training-series-helps-prepare-a-new-generation-of-ai-ready-researchers/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:30:43 EST Argonne's student training series, Intro to AI-driven Science on Supercomputers, is preparing a new generation of researchers to harness the power of AI to accelerate scientific discoveries. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/from-advancing-x-rays-to-unlocking-exascale-argonne-highlights-from-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/from-advancing-x-rays-to-unlocking-exascale-argonne-highlights-from-2024/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:15:47 EST As the year comes to a close, the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory reviews some of its most notable achievements of 2024. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/u-s-department-of-energy-national-quantum-information-science-research-centers-celebrate-4-year-milestone-look-toward-future/?sc=rsin /articles/u-s-department-of-energy-national-quantum-information-science-research-centers-celebrate-4-year-milestone-look-toward-future/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:55:21 EST For four years, the five U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers have been expanding what's possible in quantum. Their work is now captured in a new website, nqisrc.org. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/unveiling-the-structure-of-a-photosynthetic-catalyst-that-turns-light-into-hydrogen-fuel/?sc=rsin /articles/unveiling-the-structure-of-a-photosynthetic-catalyst-that-turns-light-into-hydrogen-fuel/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:02 EST Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Yale University report the first image of the structure of a biohybrid solar fuel catalyst using cryo-electron microscopy. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/pioneering-argonne-chemist-chris-johnson-honored-as-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/?sc=rsin /articles/pioneering-argonne-chemist-chris-johnson-honored-as-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:45:07 EST The National Academy of Inventors has named Argonne chemist Chris Johnson as a 2024 fellow. Johnson is known worldwide for his pioneering contributions to battery research that promotes the transition to a more sustainable and decarbonized future. Argonne National Laboratory /articles/four-argonne-researchers-recognized-on-the-american-nuclear-society-s-40-under-40-list/?sc=rsin /articles/four-argonne-researchers-recognized-on-the-american-nuclear-society-s-40-under-40-list/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:05:20 EST Dave Grabaskas, Paul Romano, Ben Lindley and April Novak are recognized by American Nuclear Society on Nuclear News' highly selective list of rising stars in nuclear research Argonne National Laboratory